News: Theme of the Week - Terran Republic [Archive]

basti

2011-10-24, 03:29 PM

What does the news guy mean when he says IF you are fighting for the TR :S

He refers to the very tiny amount of people who actually choose to be opressed by their leadership. Have fun. :P

Hamma

2011-10-24, 03:43 PM

TR 4 LIFE ;)

Looking forward to this week! Love the black and red.

FIREk

2011-10-24, 03:44 PM

He refers to the very tiny amount of people who actually choose not to be protected by their leadership.

There, I fixed it for you. :P

Raymac

2011-10-24, 03:53 PM

I'm really intruiged by these "special capabilities" of the TR. I'm wondering if that means there will be empire specific skills apart from the different weapons, maxes, and vehicles.

basti

2011-10-24, 03:59 PM

But their abilitys are obvious: FIre a lot of bullets because they cant aim, appear in mass because they have no quality. A zerg, nothing more. :P

But really waiting for that comlink tommorow. After that one went live, the Twitter questions start again. :>

Bags

2011-10-24, 04:02 PM

TR theme is best theme.

Prove me wrong.

MgFalcon

2011-10-24, 04:08 PM

TR theme is best theme.

Prove me wrong.

FACT: Brown bears are best.

Bags

2011-10-24, 04:11 PM

FACT: Brown bears are best.

This is also true.

mefy

2011-10-24, 04:16 PM

First unique ability of the TR: Requiring more people to do equal or less firepower.

Bags

2011-10-24, 04:18 PM

First unique ability of the TR: Requiring more people to do equal or less firepower.

Shh, that's our secret weapon.

Jamini

2011-10-24, 04:23 PM

First unique ability of the TR: Requiring more people to do equal or less firepower.

It's better than the unique ability of the NC: Requiring less people to take a facility because our leaders can't get their act together. Ever.

Geist

2011-10-24, 04:24 PM

We have lower quality weapons/vehicles because of our superior skill. If we had equal equipment, we'd dominate too much. :p

Bags

2011-10-24, 04:26 PM

Is it Tuesday yet?

LZachariah

2011-10-24, 04:53 PM

Well, I'm still waiting for the rise of the Vanu, but I'm really excited for this theme. This, to me, is even more tangible than art style (which turned out to be awesome) or the story (which really picked up at the end). This is what we really want: gameplay details, unlocks, weapons, armor, things that we will experience while we're playing.

Now, the question is, are they going to space the faction-themes out? For instance, will the next few weeks look like this:

Week 1: Terran Republic, Week 2: Continents Available At Launch, Week 3: New Conglomerate, Week 4: Unlocks and Upgrades, Week 5: Vanu Sovereignty

Or will they all come to us in a row?

Either way, I'm excited!

~Zachariah

LostSoul

2011-10-24, 05:01 PM

Looks like TR is the most finished faction at the moment (they are mostly brought out in screens etc) makes sense to have a TR theme.

Tapman

2011-10-24, 05:10 PM

Boo hiss. I guess breaking the empires can work if they have enough information already to spread each one out over a week or two on its own. I wish we could at least get an idea when we will see the next trailer though, I would be much more content with waiting if I knew how long before I would have some gameplay video to show off when I tell other people about this game...

If next weeks Theme is the Terran republic, then im gonna cry.

Not only that, you didn't even get to post the news today! :(

LZachariah

2011-10-24, 05:15 PM

*hugs for Basti*

You're our vigilant code-hunter. We love Basti!

Hamma

2011-10-24, 05:25 PM

First unique ability of the TR: Requiring more people to do equal or less firepower.

let's hope this is not the case again.. :lol:

Levente

2011-10-24, 05:36 PM

can you give us new screens and trailer please? can we expect a hype train for this game like BF3?

Atuday

2011-10-24, 05:55 PM

Allow me to point out they are saving the best for last hence why they are putting the TR out there first. :trsucks: :vsrocks: :wantbeta:

Amazing how all my feelings on this can be explained with emotes.

Crator

2011-10-24, 05:57 PM

Kewl, now we getting to the meat!

TacosWLove

2011-10-24, 06:09 PM

Very nice, I think that TR shot looks sweet!

Im guessing straight TR week, simply because its on of the first TR shots we have seen and I dont see much customization going on. Maybe its all about avatars, who knows..

Woot I was right! Nice to know we will get to go through each empire as we are waiting for a damn release already!

FIREk

2011-10-24, 06:13 PM

Now, the question is, are they going to space the faction-themes out? For instance, will the next few weeks look like this:

Week 1: Terran Republic, Week 2: Continents Available At Launch, Week 3: New Conglomerate, Week 4: Unlocks and Upgrades, Week 5: Vanu Sovereignty

And a week-long gap between each. :<

I stated this before and I'll state this again - I don't care about the TR's abilities or whatnot. I need to see the Prowler. If it looks as dumb as it did in PS1, I'm jumping on the NC boat... :P

Crator

2011-10-24, 06:16 PM

So do you think they will cover ES vehicles or save that for another theme week? I was assuming they would be more general (perhaps talk about non-vehicles stuff.)

Death2All

2011-10-24, 06:24 PM

"BREAKING NEWS!!! There will be upcoming news this week - Stay tuned!"

Brusi

2011-10-24, 07:49 PM

Sweet, so next fortnight we will hear about the NC's special abilities... and the year after that, the VS!!

Graywolves

2011-10-24, 08:35 PM

Loyalty until Death!!!!!

Furber

2011-10-24, 08:55 PM

TR Unique power: The ability to accomplish goals using 1/4 the number of MAX units as the NC or VS would

kaffis

2011-10-24, 09:32 PM

TR theme is best theme.

Prove me wrong.
TR Theme has cyclers and prowlers.

NC Theme has Gauss and vanguards.

QED.

xSlideShow

2011-10-24, 09:48 PM

WHERE IS THE VS AT? This is bullshit. WTB VS screens still. 3 weeks now. C'mon

Bags

2011-10-24, 10:51 PM

TR Theme has cyclers and prowlers.

NC Theme has Gauss and vanguards.

QED.

Well played.

Raka Maru

2011-10-25, 12:01 AM

TR 4 LIFE ;)

Looking forward to this week! Love the black and red.

Black and Red
Sin and Redemption

AMEN!!!

SKYeXile

2011-10-25, 12:24 AM

TR remind me of enemy at the gates and zap branigan.

"when the man with the rifles dies, the man following picks up the rifle and continues to shoot!"

"I SENT WAVE AFTER WAVE OF MY OWN MEN AT THEM!"

Graywolves

2011-10-25, 01:59 AM

Rabb

2011-10-25, 04:34 AM

"loyalty until death"

Can't wait to see what we get. :trrocks:

Canaris

2011-10-25, 05:15 AM

I dont consider the TR a theme.

You know I have to agree with you Basti, we're the whole F'in SHOW! :trrocks:

Captain B

2011-10-25, 06:22 AM

Can't wait.

FastAndFree

2011-10-25, 06:25 AM

Fab

2011-10-25, 07:03 AM

As a PS noob, I m really interrested in TR, you may have noticed that i like black and red...
Can't wait to get more details!

Graywolves

2011-10-25, 09:43 AM

You know I have to agree with you Basti, we're the whole F'in SHOW! :trrocks:

QFT

:trrocks:

IceyCold

2011-10-25, 10:29 AM

"Loyalty until Death!"

That can be arranged.

In any case, I'm torn between being happy and pissed.

Finally we might see some new models or vehicles or equipment, not to mention hopefully a more objective view about the Lore
On the other hand, it's TR. Dammit T-Ray, stop saving the best for last!

^This

I don't want to wait until just before launch for NC week you know. Even the barneys are curious about the best empire in the game.

Graywolves

2011-10-25, 10:34 AM

Even the barneys are curious about the best empire in the game.

That's why TR week is first :D

Xyntech

2011-10-25, 10:41 AM

So this means that on November 8th we get an NC themed week right?

And then on November 22nd we get... anything other than a VS themed week.

Damn you all! Why do you deny me my precious Vanu info?

IceyCold

2011-10-25, 10:41 AM

That's why TR week is first :D

I see what you did there; well played.

L4G

2011-10-25, 11:02 AM

there is no vanu information because they are an insane and secrective cult :)

Xyntech

2011-10-25, 11:13 AM

there is no vanu information because they are an insane and secrective cult :)

You say that like it's a bad thing. ;)

Firefly

2011-10-25, 11:19 AM

Black and Red
Sin and Redemption

This presumes one believes in sin and/or needs to be redeemed.

I just refuse to wear yellow (unless her name is... actually lemme skip that joke), and I refuse to wear teal and look like a children's dinosaur who is actually a known paedophile.

Geist

2011-10-25, 11:48 AM

I just refuse to wear yellow (unless her name is... actually lemme skip that joke), and I refuse to wear teal and look like a children's dinosaur who is actually a known paedophile.

^Pretty much.

I actually used to like the NC a lot, because I consider myself an Anarchist at heart, but if the TR really is the Utopia they're implying, I can fight for that. I :love: greyscale rather than the black, white and crazy PS1 was.

Also, "Loyalty until Death" always makes me laugh, considering the setting. :lol:

Xyntech

2011-10-25, 11:54 AM

This presumes one believes in sin and/or needs to be redeemed.

I just refuse to wear yellow (unless her name is... actually lemme skip that joke), and I refuse to wear teal and look like a children's dinosaur who is actually a known paedophile.

Join the purple. Red and black is for hipsters and emo's.

We have laser guns. Lasers guns are awesome.

You know you love that sexy MAX of ours. Join Vanu.

Firefly

2011-10-25, 12:04 PM

Join the purple. Red and black is for hipsters and emo's.

We have laser guns. Lasers guns are awesome.

You know you love that sexy MAX of ours. Join Vanu.
The fact that your empire has the colour TEAL tells me everything I need to know. Seriously... what is teal?

Oh look, I'm a medium-weight colour. Oh look, am I blue? Or am I green? I can't tell! I'm ambiguously gay!

http://images01.olx.com/ui/11/65/42/1310938425_229046342_140-Pictures-of--Vintage-Teal-Green-1968-VESPA-VLB-Scooter.jpg

Xyntech

2011-10-25, 12:28 PM

Awesome teal highlights pointed out for reference. Best new MAX design of the three, which is saying a lot considering how cool the TR and NC designs are. Don't fight it, embrace it. Purple and teal aren't inherently cool, but we make this shit look good.

Besides, I like to think of our orange visors as our real secondary color. The teal just acts as a replacement for a lot of boring greys.

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3435/vsmaxarticleimage.jpg

TerminatorUK

2011-10-25, 12:28 PM

Hang on, how come they are having a Q&A session on Friday - I thought the Devs were taking a week off when Battlefield 3 is released?

Graywolves

2011-10-25, 12:51 PM

Hang on, how come they are having a Q&A session on Friday - I thought the Devs were taking a week off when Battlefield 3 is released?

They've all not shown up before, they'll not show up again.

waldizzo

2011-10-25, 01:16 PM

along with good information, hope we get some updated TR propaganda posters, wallpapers and such.

FIREk

2011-10-25, 01:41 PM

Yay! Higby tweeted that there will be screenies! ^^

Xyntech

2011-10-25, 01:47 PM

First look at some new TR weapon models? An ingame model of a TR MAX? An in game model of that TR armor he teased us with earlier? A Planetside 2 version of the Prowler in all of it's glory?

Why am I getting so excited for info on the TR? I really must be hyped for this game.

Raymac

2011-10-25, 01:56 PM

Yay! Higby tweeted that there will be screenies! ^^

The dude is coming off a long weekend of much Mai Tais, hawaiian beaches, sex, and maui wowie. He's probably so chilled out that he'll let slip the projected release date.

Captain B

2011-10-25, 02:39 PM

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3435/vsmaxarticleimage.jpg

"Are these our enemies, Walter?"

"No, Donny, these men are Vanu. There's nothing to be afraid of."

RedKnights

2011-10-25, 03:32 PM

I'll admit it i'm most interested in the TR's vehicles, they really fit my style. I'd probably be Red and Black admittedly if the best outfits weren't all Purple and Teal.

And I don't know what you guys are talking about I think the old Prowler looked pretty awesome, and it had 3 gunners and two cannons, can't beat that man.

Perhaps it shall look like a C&C Mammoth Tank?

http://www.gamereplays.org/community/uploads/post-12881-1182578557.jpg

Just remember at the end of the day the Vanu are going to look way more amazing again.... Even though they'll be rubbish. XD

Xyntech

2011-10-25, 03:47 PM

Just remember at the end of the day the Vanu are going to look way more amazing again.... Even though they'll be rubbish. XD

Ancient Vanu tactic. Fight with gimped weapons to lull the enemy into a false sense of security, then dazzle them with your stylish aesthetics and superior tactical and strategic prowess.

:cool:

I don't really have a problem with the Prowler from PS1, but the detail work on the new Magrider and what we've seen of the Planetside Next version the the Vanguard is really making me excited to see a higher definition version of the Prowler.

I hope there is a modification that gives it four cannons instead of two, even if they are only 75mm or whatever. I just think that would look pretty awesome, while fitting in with the whole "more is better" high rate of fire philosophy.

Talek Krell

2011-10-25, 04:05 PM

Should be interesting to see what they do with the Prowler. Poor thing was tolerable but it really did look strange.

CardiffGreens

2011-10-25, 04:54 PM

Ancient Vanu tactic. Fight with gimped weapons to lull the enemy into a false sense of security, then dazzle them with your stylish aesthetics and superior tactical and strategic prowess.

That reminds me an awful lot of- this Eddie Izzard sketch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_jmFZe52I8&feature=related)

In more topic-related typing, will be interesting to see what they let us have a look at - will probably give us an idea of what'll be coming our way in the next few weeks I guess.

Vash02

2011-10-25, 04:56 PM

Should be interesting to see what they do with the Prowler. Poor thing was tolerable but it really did look strange.

It was a majestic elephant that romped across the battlefield.

Hamma

2011-10-25, 05:02 PM

I hate this totally random release schedule :lol:

Lunarchild

2011-10-25, 05:16 PM

At least this week they'll be answering questions again, instead of asking them :D

Xyntech

2011-10-25, 05:38 PM

At least this week they'll be answering questions again, instead of asking them :D

Also, screenshots! Wonderful, delicious screenshots! Bucket loads of pixels to pour over and over analyze for the next two weeks while we wait for the next bits of information.

I can understand them wanting to do the back story week relatively early, since they seem to be planning to release ongoing bits of story leading up to the release of the game.

Still, I'm glad that's out of the way so that we can keep getting the story elements in addition to, not instead, of gameplay information.

Raka Maru

2011-10-25, 06:32 PM

As a PS noob, I m really interrested in TR, you may have noticed that i like black and red...
Can't wait to get more details!

Welcome to the TR Universe!

Fly those colors!

Captain1nsaneo

2011-10-25, 07:26 PM

Welcome to the TR Universe!

Fly those colors!

Those colors really do make the open wounds blend right in.

Geist

2011-10-25, 07:43 PM

I'm really excited to see the if there is a new TR Cloaker Suit, hopefully they give us a mask and stuff instead of the wetsuit they are in PS1.

FIREk

2011-10-25, 07:48 PM

I'm really excited to see the if there is a new TR Cloaker Suit, hopefully they give us a mask and stuff instead of the wetsuit they are in PS1.

Don't get your hopes up. ;)
http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/viewer.php?img_id=1651

I guess thhere's always customization, though. Also, Dat Ass.

Geist

2011-10-25, 08:25 PM

Don't get your hopes up. ;)
http://www.planetside-universe.com/media/viewer.php?img_id=1651

I guess thhere's always customization, though. Also, Dat Ass.

FUUUUUUUUU-!!!!!!!!

Fab

2011-10-26, 02:24 AM

http://www.planetside2.com/news/oct25empiredebriefTR.html

On the vehicles side, the Terran Republic has two unique empire vehicles, the Mosquito fighter jet and the Prowler battle tank. The Mosquito is an extremely agile attack aircraft, which can be outfitted with a variety of weapon systems to suit the needs of the republic, and has the fastest top speed of any air vehicle allowing it to quickly disengage from a sticky situation and regroup. The Prowler is a medium tank that is not only the fastest empire specific tank on the field but it can be armed to the teeth with extra weapon systems beyond the other empires medium tanks, making it one of the deadliest vehicles in the game.:D

So heavy tanks and some aircrafts will be shared by all empires ?

Sirisian

2011-10-26, 04:08 AM

FUUUUUUUUU-!!!!!!!!
You'll be invisible... That's like asking for custom skins on something no one will ever see unless we have a cooler darklight. "Glow in the darklight stickers". :lol:

Graywolves

2011-10-26, 04:43 AM

You'll be invisible... That's like asking for custom skins on something no one will ever see unless we have a cooler darklight. "Glow in the darklight stickers". :lol:

Dude, I don't care if it makes me a target or easy to see at night....

I would kill for glow in the dark stickers.

FastAndFree

2011-10-26, 07:26 AM

So heavy tanks and some aircrafts will be shared by all empires ?

All the aircraft were common pool in PS1, the new fighters are the exception not the rule

And we probably won't see heavy tanks until after release, so money is still on them being empire specific too

Geist

2011-10-26, 12:07 PM

You'll be invisible... That's like asking for custom skins on something no one will ever see unless we have a cooler darklight. "Glow in the darklight stickers". :lol:

Hey, even invisible people like to look cool. Besides, the enemy will see your dead body and say, "Wow, what a fashion sensible infiltrator." and when your with your allies, no danger, why be invisible at all?

Besides, from a sci-fi tech point of view, how does a invisible suit make you invisible if your not covering every bit of skin. Just bothers be a bit.

Raka Maru

2011-10-26, 12:25 PM

Hey, even invisible people like to look cool. Besides, the enemy will see your dead body and say, "Wow, what a fashion sensible infiltrator." and when your with your allies, no danger, why be invisible at all?

Besides, from a sci-fi tech point of view, how does a invisible suit make you invisible if your not covering every bit of skin. Just bothers be a bit.

Maybe it's not light bending but rather phase shifting.

Geist

2011-10-26, 01:23 PM

Maybe it's not light bending but rather phase shifting.

Phase shifting sounds a little out there for Planetside tech(Besides VS). Bending light is something we can do now.

Xyntech

2011-10-26, 01:35 PM

Maybe it's not light bending but rather phase shifting.

Or maybe it generates some sort of magnetic field that bends light around you, but the fabric itself isn't bending the light. That's the impression I get with all of the little funky circles on that TR infiltrator concept art at least.

Canaris

2011-10-26, 03:39 PM

they need more goggles :D

EASyEightyEight

2011-10-26, 04:15 PM

I don't think we'll have the simple fade invisibility like we did in PS1, but the actual bubble effect, complete with the typical predator cloak/uncloak effect whenever you start shooting something.

I like to imagine pistol customization varies from standard to magnum or even to SMG (amp, only probably a little better)

Raka Maru

2011-10-26, 11:24 PM

Or maybe it generates some sort of magnetic field that bends light around you, but the fabric itself isn't bending the light. That's the impression I get with all of the little funky circles on that TR infiltrator concept art at least.

This actually sounds more plausible to cover standard pistols getting cloaked as well.

Raka Maru

2011-10-26, 11:26 PM

Phase shifting sounds a little out there for Planetside tech(Besides VS). Bending light is something we can do now.

Who says this wasn't "borrowed" from the VS or ancients? ;)

TRex

2011-10-31, 10:51 AM

Is it still TR time or do we let the Smurfs out to play now ?

Xyntech

2011-10-31, 12:22 PM

Probably gotta wait until next week, assuming they don't fuck with us and do something other than NC next week.

EASyEightyEight

2011-10-31, 05:08 PM

Probably gotta wait until next week, assuming they don't fuck with us and do something other than NC next week.

You know, it was great seeing my team's outfits (sans the MAX, no MAX :( ) but I do want to get a good look at my enemies, especially the Vanu. All we've seem so far look like wet suits.

Xyntech

2011-10-31, 05:34 PM

From what we have seen of the TR, it looks like all of the non MAX armor will basically be various types of armor plates and equipment attached on top of the standard PJ armor.

So while it is no substitute for actually seeing the NC and VS armor, I've just been trying to imagine the NC and VS pajamas with some square and triangle inspired armor bolted on top.